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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1948

Page

3

City Softball League grids rules to curb star player moves

The City Softball League faces a long standing dispute over star players. Three leagues Fast Slow and Civic represent different classes. A no contract jumping rule was restated to ensure fair play and equal chances. Officials propose enforcing uniform eligibility shirts clean. Junior high football rules harmonization planned across four towns aims at safety and fair play.

Ita Dothan Dothan Browns Troy Tigers Elitc Club Montgomery Panama City Tallahassee Wiregrass Stadium

Fliers climb back as Pensacola tops Gadsden 9 7

Pensacola moves to third in the Southeastern League with a 9-7 win over Gadsden. Anniston falls to Meridian 2-1. Montgomery loses to Jackson 7-6. Vicksburg defeats Selma 10-7 after two big innings. Overseas visitors to Britain see 25 percent cut in prewar tour fares for Olympic Games Shakespeare Festival and sightseeing.

Pensacola Ack Gadsden Anniston Meridian Montgomery Rebels British Isles

Browns Tie Pirates as Greenville Falls in Narrow Setback

In Greenville last night the Browns hit well but could not push enough runs across as the Pirates edged them 5-4 to pull even in the series and second place. Dick Coates led 4-for-5 with two hits from Emory Lindsey and Joe Harrell, while Dothan’s Johnny Dominey pitched seven innings and took the loss before Joe Davis finished. Troy beat Geneva 6-1 behind Gilkerson’s 15 strikeouts and Cabaran’s homer as Troy strengthens its league position. Brewton shaded Ozark 7-4 with four pitchers used and Cianciola driving in two. Andalusia toppled Enterprise 8-6 in a high‑scoring affair with multiple triples and late rally. Standings show Troy atop the division with Dothan second, Greenville and Ozark behind.

Browns Greenville Pirates Dothan Dick Coates Emory Lindsey Joe Harrell Mays Carlisle Martinich Lindsey Burns Johnny Dominey Joe Davis Kamphanis Troy Gilkerson Geneva Redbirds Wojciak Cabaran Lewandowski Allen Penish Lathrum Chase Goeneva Brewton - Ozark Ozark Brewton Eagles Jones Kilgore Hughes Godwin Cianciola DiNicola Ruzina Andalusia Enterprise Wilcox Wingard Rider Plarski J. Howell F. Howell Challot Powell Batties Arrows Hammer Watkins

Nashville Pulls Away In Southern Loop, Birmingham Slipping

The Nashville club expanded its lead in the Southern Association to six games after a 2-2 win over MacVille. Birmingham slipped toward the pack with a 5-2 loss to Little Rock, their seventh straight defeat, as Travelers responded with a four-game win streak. Other results saw Atlanta blank Ment, Chattanooga shut out New Orleans, and several high-scoring innings shaping the day's action.

Nashville Birmingham Birmingham Barons Southern Association Little Rock Travelers Mac Vife Atlanta Ment Norman Brown Chattanooga New Orleans Vern Curtes Jim Hedgecock Baran Barons Reading Eorrer Otten Wals Wry Marha Stuart Crowns Lookouts Othe Sinth Vieters

Junior-Senior Golfers Play Two Rounds Finals Today

In the Dothan Country Club junior-senior golf tournament Evans Thornton and Doris Shaarpshooters led two-round match play pushing the event to finals in two flights. Thornton beat Ayres and faced Evans while Evans edged Rackley and Lakes. Hanahan advanced on a bye with other results shaping the afternoon finals and second flight matchups.

Evans- Thornton Doris Shaarpshooters Dothan Lolder Young Press Thornton I. S. US Fred Ayres Buck Flowers Frank Evans Charles Rackley Robert Lakes Johnny Ayres Arthur Morris Bruce Hanahan Pat Powner Ayres Don Yawkins Thornton Evans Hanahan Crawford Larry Faulkner Don Kennington Cool Rackley Harry Howell Pat Jones Billy Blount Randy Church Kennington Blount Heswell Church Jones Rackley Faulkner

Talladega, Parrish win as Rehobeth falls in opener

In the state high school baseball tourney first round Talladega defeated Fayette 12-6 and Parrish edged Rehobeth 1-0. Parrish pitcher Joe Miller retired the first 10 batters, striking out nine for the win while Lincoln rallied to beat McCall with a six run third inning.

Birmingham Talladega Ramsas Parrish ¢Selmar Lineal Huntsville Fayette Parrish Rehobeth Tricely McGill Mobiles Ramsay Ine Mings Reginald Regsers Joe Miller Upperty Ifield Struch Luster Iechobeth Lincoln McCall Mobinans

Top Seeded Win In Tennis Tourney

MEMPHIS TENN CAP The Southern Amateur Tennis Tournament began to move faster as top seeds advanced. Jack Tuero of New Orleans, the highest ranked entrant, defeated Gene Bonner of Schenectady, N Y, and was paired with Harry Wellford of Memphis.

Memphis Tenn Jack Tuero O New Orleans Gene Bonner Schenectady N Oy Harry Wellford George Peso Miran Vel Jack Sanderland Bitsy Geant Atlan

Local youth league invites players to meeting tomorrow

A notice calls for players aged around ten to attend a meeting at the Pasartas tomorrow afternoon to discuss joining a new Medeet Bousepi dl League. The event aims to organize participation and training opportunities for young athletes.

Medeet Bousepi Patra Fern Maglew Pasartas Nice Wide Ice

Giants Blast Way To First Place Again Over Cardinals

Phillies beat Cardinals 5-1 as Dick Sisler hits two homers while St Louis slides to second behind the Giants. Giants top Pirates 9-5 as Bobby Thomson drives in a pair. Jim Russell homers twice for the Braves in Chicago. Browns upset Yankees 5-3. Senators rally to 7-1 over White Sox. Rain postpones Indians Athletics and Detroit Red Sox games.

Giants Cardinals Associated Press Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinals Dyer Dick Sisler Redbird Philadelphia Phillies George Sisler Phillies Ralph Lapointe Nippy Jones Self Bob McCall Tommy Holmes Braves St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Yankees Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Senators Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Boston Red Sox Brooklyn Cincinnati

Boston Plans 5 Year Modernization of Street Lighting

Boston will replace 8,900 gas street lights with electric lanes as part of a five year modernization program. Mayor James M. Curley announced the project will begin where ground cables are available.

Boston James M. Curley

KU field trip probes Smoky Hill ruins before dam flood

University of Kansas researchers plan an eight week field expedition along the Smokey Hill River to locate archeological deposits from 1000 A D before Kanopolis dam waters rise. A Britannica note warns hot crowded rooms may raise sinus infection risk.

Race Against Progress Lawrence, Kan University of Kansas Smokey Hill River Kanopolis

Runners Gracevid Set A F Loop Pace In Dixie League

Graceville and Headland led Alabama League action with Victoria night events as Chipley moved to 6-1. Miller of Graceville had multiple hits while Clark and Pee contributed with doubles and two hits each. Headland stayed in first with Graceville one game back. Floridians won three of four last week. Standings show Headland 64, Graceville 18, Midland City 7, Chipley 4, Abbeville 2 4 4 4

Graceville Headland Alabama Victoria Abbeville Chipley Miller Clark Pee Chip Roland Hasty Tra Gene Clark Troy State Ville Chipley Graceville Hen Stembridge

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